Paddling near Thames, Waikato
Thames sits at the top of the Firth of Thames in the Waikato region, with the Waihou River close at hand and the broader Coromandel Peninsula coastline nearby. The area draws paddlers to a mix of tidal estuary, calm river reaches, and — further afield on the Coromandel — sea kayaking around marine reserves and coastal rock gardens. The Thames Tidal Marina serves as a practical access point for those heading out on the water.
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